28/04/2017
Evidence of the impact of the introduction of the National Living Wage in 2016 and the April 2017 increase in its statutory rate is sought by the Low Pay Commission – the independent body that monitors the impact of the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage – to inform decisions about future increases.
‘Low Pay Commission consultation 2017’ links to a consultation letter that seeks evidence on
- how firms are adjusting to the new NLW rate
- the economic outlook following the vote for Brexit
- the impact of the NMW on the employment prospects of younger workers
- the affordability and possible effects of future NLW and NMW rate increases – particularly in 2018
The Commission would also particularly welcome the views of employers and employees in sectors that either employ a lot of minimum wage workers (e.g. retail and hospitality) or have a high proportion of workers on minimum wage (e.g. social care and hairdressing).
Stronger evidence will also be welcome from
- cleaning and facilities management sectors – which have previously submitted little evidence
- call centres and security – which are now more affected by the minimum wage
- minimum wage employers and workers in non low-paying sectors
- youth labour market experts